Edwin Castillo Heads New Abadina Directive (2025-2028)
Santo Domingo – The Basketball Association of the National District (Abadina) has renewed its leadership for the period 2025-2028. The election took place this Saturday during the Electoral Assembly of Clubs, held at the Dominican Sports Museum.
Young sports leader Edwin Castillo (Tatico) assumed the presidency after defeating Gilberto De la Cruz (Mañiño) in a 17-13 vote. The electoral process stood out for its transparency and respect for the will of the voters.
The new Abadina directive will be composed of:
- Héctor Junior Gil, vice president.
- José -Boyón- Domínguez, general secretary.
- Raúl Peña (Koby), treasurer.
- Alex López, Organization secretary.
- Santo María, press officer.
- Cristóbal Encarnación, César Pilarte and Anthony Fernández, members.
Edwin Castillo, president of the La Ciénega club, led the number 1 slate, called “For the dignity of the clubs”. Gilberto De la Cruz, president of the Renacer club, headed the number 2 slate, called “Transparency and equality for all”.
Castillo and De la Cruz, prominent figures from the La Ciénega and Guachupita sectors, respectively, were part of the outgoing Executive Committee (2022-25), chaired by Colonel Diego Pesqueira.
The Electoral Commission that oversaw the process was chaired by César Pérez Samboy, treasurer of the Dominican Basketball Federation (Fedombal). Domingo De la Rosa, member of the Santo Domingo Province Basketball Association (Abasado), acted as secretary, and Roberto Ramírez, president of the Dominican Federation of Clubs (Fedoclubes), was a member.
